Operating Room RN
Grand Island, Nebraska
CHI Health Saint Francis

Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Grand Island, Nebraska

Job Overview

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift (06:30 AM – 03:00 PM)
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Call Requirements:

  • One weeknight per week on call
  • Every 5th or 6th weekend on call (Saturday/Sunday)
  • Rotating holiday call
• Orientation: 1 week unit/department-specific OR orientation
• EMR System: EPIC

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ability to circulate in OR; scrubbing experience is a plus
• Preferred experience in orthopedic, general, urology, neurology, and ENT surgeries
• Must be well-versed in all surgical procedures across service lines (no specialized teams)
• Common cases include adults, geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedic, gynecology, general surgery, and Da Vinci robotics
• Floating assignments may include Pre/Post-op, PACU (if trained), and ER trauma cases

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

Experience Requirements

• Neurology experience
• Staff must demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a varied surgical schedule

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Radius rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius and may not be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any affiliated facilities within the specified health system
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to comply will result in contract termination
• Core staff have high longevity; teamwork and commitment to safety are emphasized
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes assignments
• OR techs are available to assist
• Scrub color and dress code are provided
• Return to Office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals

Work Environment

• 7 OR suites and 2 endoscopy suites
• Collaborative team culture with emphasis on safety and education